STROM CENTER NEWS FEBRUARY, 2017

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Lenten Breakfasts The 42nd Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast series will get underway Friday, March 3, 2017, and continue each Friday morning through Good Friday, April 14, 2017. Strom Center will again be the host for the series. Rolls /toast,

juice and coffee are available beginning at 6:30 a.m. with the services running approximately from 7:15-7:45 a.m. There is no charge for the breakfasts but a free will offering is welcomed. The breakfast series is sponsored by the Warren County Ministerial Association. Listed below is the schedule of services and the church(es) presenting: program. • March 3: Fairview Center &

UMC/Cameron Christian • March 10: Immaculate Conception • March 17: First United Methodist • March 24: Heritage Presbyterian • March 31: Open.... • April 7: First Lutheran • April 14: Faith Presbyterian

Anywhere From 60-100 persons attend each Friday. This presents an excellent opportunity to share in the spirit of the Easter season as well as enjoy the fellowship of others. If you have not attended before, please do come and join us for one, some, or all of the breakfast services. Feel free to call us at Strom (309 734 5677) if you have any questions regarding the Lenten Breakfasts

WEATHER CLOSING REMINDER ! Just a cautionary reminder... if there are , dangerous weather conditions, listen to WRAM (1330) and/or WMOI (97.7)

4 radio stations to see if we will be open and / or if programs will be held! We attempt to let the radio station know as early as possible the morning in question. Generally speaking, if there are events, programs, or special happenings scheduled on that day at Strom, they also will be cancelled but listen for those specifics as well as Thrift Shop closing also on the radio . Strom also has a flashing sign in the front window which will visually announce if we are closed... Call Jamieson Center (734 4251) to inquire about

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1,1 FEBRUARY BINGO DATES :

....ifr'''' ......01 Tuesday, February 14th Tuesday, February 28th

Bingo starts at 1 pm and ends approximately 3 pm. Cost per card is 25 cents each. We have a great variety of prizes....Refreshments and drink are usually available. If you haven't joined us for Bingo...do so!

Reminder.... Strom Center will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day. No programs will be scheduled for the day. However, the Thrift Shop will be open as usual from 8 AM — 4 PM...Great time • to do some shoppin'!!!

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Thank You For Your Patience! There is no 'down' time here at Strom when it comes to how busy our center can be. There are always applications for various programs, follow up times to ensure programs are running smoothly, (such as with Medicare D

issues) correcting glitches, re-applying for services, etc., etc. We get a multitude of calls each day. Please be patient if you call and it seems a while for a return

call. We try to fit our call-backs in between scheduled appointments or other calls. Also, it helps immensely if you can give either Bob or Jon a hint as to what the message is in regards to. If you do email... please feel free to email either me (Carol), Pam, - Kathy, Erica, or Lynda. Please put a note in the 'Subject' line such as 'Client Request'.

• Carol's email: stromseniorsa,gmail.com

• phone #: 309 734 4560

• Pam's email: circuitbeesamahoo.com phone #: 309 734 8074

• Kathy's email: ferrenburgkayahoo.com Phone #: 309 734 5677

• Erica's email: Erica.stromcenter@gmail.com

• Lynda Accardo AccardoLynda823@gmail.com

Just a note, when we do a call back, not all , but many times because of privacy issues, we will NOT leave a message if there is no answer.

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Rem inder....Don't forget to fill out a survey when you come in for services! We appreciate knowing how YOU think we are doing ! Survey forms are found on

each of the staffs desks.

Note from Darlene Cox, Potluck Planner

WE have started

our year of 2017 off

on a good note. Our

traditional New

Years Day potluck (actually held on New

Years Eve!) was attended by 19 persons.

Everyone had an enjoyable time visiting,

eating and playing Bingo. Bob Hillman asked

the blessing, (thank you Bob!). There was a

delicious variety of food. What good cooks

and delicious food, that everyone brought.

Everyone has a great time at our potlucks.

We plan to have another potluck on Saturday,

February 18th at noon. Dinnerware (plates,

plastic-ware, and cups) will be provided.

Please bring a side dish: meat, desserts,

salads, or whatever you wish. Following

dinner we will play Bingo or cards. Come

enjoy the day!! Take Care and God Bless!

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FEBRUARY TRIAD It seems like a l0000ng time

since our last TRIAD meeting.

Barring a weather closing, we are looking forward

to our next get-together on Thursday, February

at 1 PM.

Our guest speaker will be Laura Armstrong from

the City of Monmouth Water Billing Department.

She will go over the monthly water bills..how to

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read them, and how they are calculated. She will

answer any questions you may have concerning

her department. We look forward to learning what

she has to share.

Our Warren County Triad provides a wealth of

information to area seniors and senior services

providers and law enforcement personnel. Each

month, there is a time for sharing concerns such

as scams, alerts, and the latest information in

which others may be interested. If you have

mailings, phone calls, emails, or other items that

you are concerned may not be legit...bring it to

the Triad meeting! Wondering about various

charities??? We can look their ratings up for you.

Money can be tight...we certainly want donations

to benefit the most deserving of charities.

Triad meets on the second Thursday of each

month at 1 PM. All interested persons/ groups are

welcome to attend. There are no fees Or

registration to join us. Refreshments are served.

For more information, call Caro at Strom (734

4560).

See you on the 9th !!

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A New Newsletter Feature

Coming Soon!! Lynda Accardo, I & A Staff

Worker at Strom is now officially in charge of our

Strom Resource Center. She is doing a great job

of sorting and updating all of the items in the

Resource Center, ensuring it is easily accessible,

and that a wide range of information is offered.

She has notified many agencies to request updates

of their information. There are books, fliers,

forms...materials in many forms. Also included in

our Resource Center are two items which will

help the visually impaired: A large Reading

Machine...allowing a person to put information on

a 'plate' and enlarging the writings...or... a small

hand-held Opti-Vision Magnifier (what a neat

little aide!!). Lynda will highlight each month, an

item which is available in our Resource Center,

in our Strom Center News Be watching!!

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From Crystal Vansike...Thrift Shop Manager..

THRIFT SHOP ALERT:

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

THESE DEALS!!

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY ...that's what we are in our Strom Center Thrift Shop!! We are constantly re-supplying items...adding new items EVERY day!! In February we are continuing our Books and Puzzles Sale. Buy one NOVEL at 50 cents and get one FREE. Buy one CHILDRENS BOOK for 25 cents and get one FREE. Buy one PUZZLE at regular price and get one at equal or lesser cost FREE. Oh...and don't overlook our MENS AND WOMENS SWEATSHIRT sale....purchase those at $1.25 each, as well as WOMENS SWEATERS at $1.25 each. On February 11th from 9 AM — Noon, we are asking all willing participants to come to our open VOLUNTEER EVENT! We would VERY much appreciate help during that morning to help sort inventory. Our sales have been phenomenal which means we constantly are tapping into our inventory....and help sorting current and new donations would be fantastic! Everyone will be on our first floor (having fun together!!) If you plan to come to this event, please contact either Crystal or Tanna Windom at 309 734 8657 so we can do some planning or call if you have any questions/ comments. Note from Carol: Please consider helping out on February 11 th_Our Thrift Shop helps fund both emergency requests as well as programs which are not funded by other means!!

HAPPINESS:

Would you like to participate in a class at Monmouth College?

Join Monmouth College students and immigrants from the community every Friday between 11am-

12pm to discuss well-being and try to answer these questions:

• What is happiness? • What makes us happy or unhappy? • Does money buy happiness? • Do advances in technology and exposure to social media increase happiness? • Are people from the United States happy? • How do they compare with other cultures? • What do the elderly say about happiness? • How do we age and be happy? • What do immigrants in a small community say about happiness?

Every week you will be expected to read articles, book chapters, or watch movies/documentaries on

the topic of happiness and then discuss happiness in class„ you 0,,re_of„retireg_gge, you can

commit to meeting once a week for one hour during a 12 week period, and you are interested in

sharing your perspective with other members of the community (immigrants and students), please

contact Professor Tim Gaster at your earliest convenience at tgasteR8inonmoutheollege.edu or just

stop by McMichael Academic Building, Monmouth College, Rm. 304. We're looking for up to 11

people to participate. We hope you can join us!

Note...this indeed looks like a great opportunity to share with others in the community... hopefully

several will choose to participate. We have more detailed information available on this class at Strom

Center...feel free to ask for a copy. You may contact Mr. Caster directly via email or let me (Carol

McCrery) know by calling 309 734 4560, if you are interested in joining the class, and I will pass

that information on to Mr. Caster.

WELCOME SUZANNE!!

Strom Center is very fortunate to have

an Experience Works worker until May

of this year. And is she ever getting a

workout! SUZANNE MCPHERSON is

her name and she has already re-typed

MANY of our policies and handbooks

allowing us to now have them saved to a

drive. We will be able to easily make

changes in the future

Suzanne is a sheer pleasure to be

around! She is always smiling, always

positive, and is quick to help out

whenever/ wherever needed.

Pictured above is Suzanne McPherson,

Strom's Experience Works Worker until

May of this year...

OUT AND ABOUT THE COMMUNITY...

COURTYARD ESTATES

COLLECTING

CANNED GOODS THROUGH FEBRUARY

Courtyard Estates Carie Widener has announced that both Courtyard Estates

and Legacy Estates of Monmouth are holding a canned food drive through the

entire month of February. The food collected will then be donated to First

Christian Church of Monmouth's Food Pantry. Drop off points are at both

facilities: Courtyard Estates, #1 Courtyard Blvd, Monmouth and Legacy Estates,

1200 West Broadway, Monmouth.

DON'T FORGET GERLAW CHRISITAN CHURCH'S....

62 ANNUAL PANCAKE AND WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Time: 11 AM — 7 PM Free Will Donation

w FEBRUARY 2017 Events

SOundayinm. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

4 9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: VOPA 11:30 AM: Lunch

11:30 AM Lunch ide (Groundhog Bak)

9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

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9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

9:00 AM: Wood Carvers 9:00AM: Crafters 11:30 AM: Lunch

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14 9:00 AM: Wood Carvers 9:00AM: Crafters 11:30 AM: Lunch 1:00 PM: Bingo (Valentine's Day)

9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: VOPA 11:30 AM: Lunch

11:30 AM 9:30 AM: Exercise Lunch 11:30 AM: VOPA 1:00 pm Triad 11:30 AM: Lunch Meeting (Birthday Dinner) atI,St

9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

17 18 Strom Potluck At Noon

15 16 9:30 AM:

11:30 AM Exercise Lunch 11:30 AM: 1:30 PM: Strom Lunch Board Meeting

9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

25 20 PRESIDENTS

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Strom closed

21 9:00 AM: Wood Carvers 9:00AM: Crafters 11:30 AM: Lunch 12:30PM: 0.D.0 Mind Explorer Due!

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9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM 11:30 AM: VOPA Lunch 11:30 AM: Lunch

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Thrift Shop open

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9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

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9:30 AM: Exercise 11:30 AM: Lunch

9:00 AM: Wood Carvers 9:00AM: Crafters 11:30 AM: Lunch 1:00 PM: Bingo

Call for reservations by 1 PM the prior day to Delores Sollenberger: 309- 734-5677

Thrift Shop open: 419, Mon — Fri: 9AM- 4PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM— 2:30 Thrift Shop #: 309-224-8657

Strom Center's....

HENDERSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NEWS .... Strom Center's Henderson County Seniors programs is for ALL Seniors and adult disabled persons in Henderson County. We are delighted with the comments from those we have assisted. (Survey forms can be found in front of our Gladstone office located at the Henderson County Health Department) Our two primary Henderson County workers, Kathy Ferrenburg, and Erica Little will always do their best to assist you in any way possible. Many seniors and disabled persons are faced with a multitude of challenges... we will explore every avenue possible to ensure those challenges are met with satisfaction.

Sometimes it is easier for Henderson County residents to make their appointments in Monmouth (at 211 South A Street, Monmouth) rather than Gladstone (209 West Elm Street, Gladstone) . If that is your preference, please be sure to make either Jon Reynolds or Bob Anderson, (both who cover appointment scheduling) aware of that choice.

More and more persons are communicating through the internet. If you would like to reach either of the above workers, or me (Director Carol McCrery), our email addresses are:

Carol McCrery: stromseniors@gmail.com

tailer Kathy Ferrenburg: Ferrenburgk@yahoo.com

Erica Little: Erica.StromCenter@gmail.com

Our Gladstone office phone is 309 627 2812

Monmouth office phone is 309 734 5677

TWO REMINDERS ABOUT THE STROM CENTER NEWS...

1. If you have ANY items of information that would be of interest to fellow

seniors, please email me with that information or leave it at our Strom office

at the Henderson County Health Department. I (Carol McCrery) love to get

input from Henderson seniors!

2. If you are from Henderson County you could be benefitting from entering our

Monthly Mind Explorers Quiz. Winners receive gift cards from area stores,

restaurants, etc. Submit your answers by the 20th of each month by

sliding them under our office door OR give them to Erica or Kathy or Mail

them to Strom Center, 211 South A Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

FEBRUARY 1 2017 ieson Community Center Senior Nutrition

1% Milk Served

At All Meals

6 Goulash wl Meat

Green Beans Stewed Tomatoes Macaroni Noodles

Pumpkin Bars

13 Pork Roast Green Bean

Casserole Broccoli Salad

Apricots Wheat Bread

20 CLOSED Serving Stronghurst

on Tuesday Serving Oquawka

Wednesday-Friday

27 Cheesy Mac w/

Diced Ham Normandy Veggies

Peas Fruit Cocktail

7 BBQ Chicken

Coleslaw Corn

Wild Rice Tropical Fruit

14 Shepard's Pie

Mixed Veggies Mashed Potatoes

Baked Apples Biscuit

21Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Corn & Black Beans Shredded Lettuce

Corn Tortillas Tropical Fruit

28 Italian Chicken

California Veggies Salad

Ranch Noodles Banana

1 Baked Spaghetti wl

Meat Sauce Tossed Salad

Jello w/ Bananas Garlic Bread

8 Ham Steak

Scalloped Potatoes Carrots

Peach Cobbler Wheat Roll

15 Country Fried Steak

Mashed Potatoes California Veggies

Chocolate Cake Wheat Roll

22 Turkey

Sweet Potatoes Green Bean

Casserole Cookie

2 Chili wl Meat

Beans & Tomatoes Carrot Sticks

Pears Corn Bread

9 Beef & Noodles

Mashed Potatoes Peas

Orange

16 Chicken Alfredo

Normandy Veggies Salad Pasta

Fruit Cocktail

23

Pork Chop Cheesy Potato

Casserole Broccoli

Vanilla Pudding Dinner Roll

3 Chicken Ala King

Baked Potato Peas & Carrots

Peaches Wheat Bread

10 Meatball Sandwich

Potato Wedges Salad

Plums Sub Roll

17 Sloppy Joe

Macaroni & Cheese Spinach Bake

Banana

24 Roast Beef Hash

Diced Potatoes Carrots

Peaches Wheat Bread

Potato Bar Option Available Daily

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Lunch is served at 11:30 at these locations:

Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst

(Mondays)

309-299-5301

Faith Bible Church in Oquawka

(Tuesday - Friday)

309-299-5301

Kirkwood Senior Center

309-768-2146

Roseville Senior Center

309-426-2277

Strom Center

309-734-5677

Reservations must be made by 12:30 PM the day

BEFORE you want to eat.

Please call the site you will attend.

Home-delivered meals are available for

seniors meeting eligibility requirements.

CALL 309-734-4251

Non-Discrimination Policy

amieson Community Center does not discriminate

in admission to programs or treatment of

employment in programs or activities in

compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the

U.S. Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Employment Act; and the U.S. and

Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been

discriminated against, you have a right to file a

complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging.

For information, call 800-252-8966 (Voice and

DD) or contact Programs and Services Manager al

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging at 800-322-

1051.

amieson Community Center is partially funded by

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

And

The Warren County United Way

MIND EXPLORER

`Mind Explorers' is a monthly feature of STROM CENTER NEWS

Answer the questions and turn them in or mail them in by the 20th of the month. (In case of a tie, the winner will be drawn). This month's quiz is "It's Cold-Staying Inside!" with a difficult-o-

meter rating of 9.5+...... !!! 1. "A covering with a top layer made of small pieces of cloth in different designs, colors, or

textures sewn together" is the definition of a: 2. The weatherman reports that the temperature outside is 0 degrees Celsius. What

temperature is it in Fahrenheit degrees? 3. The old 1957 movie "Witness for the Prosecution" is on TV. Who played the part of

Leonard Vole, the accused?

4. Time to bring out the board game, Monopoly! What is the name of the most expensive property?

5. On a sunny February 2nd day, you look out the window and see a groundhog emerging from its burrow in the ground. According to folklore, how long will winter last?

6. Jeopardy is on TV. The category is "The Lower 48 States", The question is "This is the northernmost state." You answer, " What is

7. You're setting up the game of checkers. How many checkers does each player start with?

8. Uncle Joe is working on a crossword puzzle. He needs a 5 letter word that starts with "e" for the clue, "Clear, remove"

9. Aunt Dorothy curled up with her favorite book and read for 5 hours. The first hour she read 62 pages, the 2nd, -44, the 3rd -22, the 4th — 45, and the 5th — 27 pages. What is the AVERAGE number of pages she read each hour?

10.Grandma Mable who lives in Monmouth, wants to call her granddaughter who lives in California. If it is 4 p.m. on Grandma's clock, what time will it be at her granddaughter's home? 999979992927979999999797799979777779777999729999999999999977997999999999999999799

Answers to the Previous Mind Explorer (Winner is named on Recognition Page!) 1. Before the introduction of the hair dryer in 1920, what common household appliance was promoted for

its hair-drying ability? VACUUM CLEANER

2. In 1957, ventriloquist first appeared with her puppet named LAMB CHOP

3. John, Ringo, Paul -who was the 4 th Beatle? GEORGE HARRISON

4. "Luck Be a Lady" was made popular by what famous singer? FRANK SINATRA 5. What is the average size of shoe of the US male? 10 6. Who was the main character in the TV show "Father Knows Best"? ROBERT YOUNG

7. If it is 3:30 A.M. in Chicago what time is it in Denver? 2:30 A.M. 8. Unscramble the letters to find a favorite dish at a potluck supper: BLAMESLAT: MEATBALLS

9. Who painted the famous painting "Mona Lisa"? LEONARDO DA VINCI

10. How many zeroes are there in one trillion? 12

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STROM CENTER, INC. 211 South A Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

Fax: 309-734-8074 Toll-free: 866-787-6628

Director: Carol Neal McCrery 309-734-4560 Information and Assistance & Outreach/ SHIP Counselor: Pam Allen 309-734-8074

Information and Assistance Worker/ SHIP Counselor: Kathy Ferrenburg 309-734-5677 Information and Assistance Worker: Lynda Accardo: 309 734 5677

Information and Assistance Worker/ SHIP Counselor : Erica Little 309 627 2812 Strom General Inquiries: Jon Reynolds & Bob Anderson: 309-734-5677

Nutrition Coordinator Dolores Sollenberger: 309-734-5677 Strom Thrift Shop Manager: Crystal Vanskike: 309 224 8657

Non-Discrimination Policy Strom Center does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the U.S. Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information call 800-252-8966 (Voice and TDD) or contact Programs and Services Manager at Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging at 800-322-1051.

Strom Center is partially funded by: The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

and The Warren County United Way